US Bridges

Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 11.87 E Old 99S (MP1.05) · Structure no. 087716000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRose Valley Road
CrossesMulholland Creek
Location11.87 E Old 99S (MP1.05)
RouteCounty Highway 40110
Coordinates46.17361, -122.715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Valley Road over Mulholland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.